To discuss on the surgical removal of the region of pineal gland
- Author:
Nguyen Quang Bai
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
tumors of the pineal region
- MeSH:
Pineal Gland;
Neoplasms;
Casts, Surgical;
surgery;
Therapeutics;
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2003;445(3):14-16
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Pineal gland is structured by special morphology of neural cells. The tumor originates from the gland or its surrounding tissnes therefore these tumors have histologically different origins. They are in deep location with narrow path inward. Pineal tumor has not specific symptoms and usually diagnosed lately. The removal surgery comfuses of 2 stages - first: brain ventricular-abdomen drainage, second: tumor removal within 2-3 weeks after the first stage. There are 5 methods to approach the tumor, with own advantages and short comings
